Richard H. Larson of Pokegama Township passed away after a 4-year long battle with cancer at his home on Tuesday, July 22nd at the age of 72. Richard is survived by his wife Ruth, children: Robert (Dori) Butler of Kirkland, WA, Ronald (Kathy) Larson of Coon Rapids, Cyndi (Ted) Fraederich of Minneapolis, Deb (Charles) Colstrom of Andover; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, mother Marjorie Larson, brothers: Tom (Debbie) Larson, David (Loretta) Larson; sisters: Pat (Bob) Bliss, Susan (Jerry) Richardson, many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Harry Larson. Pastor Ed Wheatley will officiate a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Saturday July 26th at Fridley Covenant Church in Fridley (6390 NE University Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55432). A time of visitation will be one hour prior also at the Fridley Covenant Church. Funeral arrangements for Richard Larson of Pokegama Township are with the: Funeral & Cremation Service of Pine City - Swanson Chapel www.funeralandcremationservice.com